Jakarta \u2014 MUI Deputy Chairman Anwar Abbas has expressed his agreement\nwith Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung\u2019s prohibition on sweeping operations\ntargeting restaurants during the month of Ramadan. Abbas stressed that\nmutual respect is of paramount importance.<\/p>\n
\u201cI believe there is no need for sweeping operations because we expect\nthe government to have already socialised and educated the public before\nthe fasting month about the need for mutual respect towards other\nreligions, beliefs and their worship practices,\u201d Abbas said when\ncontacted on Sunday (15\/2\/2026).<\/p>\n
He called on the government to be present in fostering and supporting\nan atmosphere of mutual respect, so that those observing the fast would\nnot feel disturbed.<\/p>\n
\u201cThose practising their worship need not feel disturbed because the\ngovernment is already present to safeguard and maintain conditions so\nthat adherents of the religion can worship in peace,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Abbas also stated that Muslims need not conduct sweeping operations\nas the government would certainly maintain a conducive environment\nduring Ramadan.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey do not need to carry out sweeping operations because the\ngovernment has guaranteed a conducive situation for adherents of all\nreligions to practise their worship, and in a few days Muslims will\nbegin fasting during the month of Ramadan,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Previously, Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung affirmed that he would not\npermit mass organisations to conduct sweeping operations at restaurants\nduring Ramadan. He urged all parties to maintain a peaceful and\nharmonious atmosphere as the fasting month approaches.<\/p>\n
Pramono made the remarks after inaugurating the Kerapatan Gereja\nProtestan Minahasa (KGPM) church building in the Senen area of Central\nJakarta on Saturday (14\/2).<\/p>\n
According to him, welcoming Ramadan must be done with peace, not with\nactions that cause unease.<\/p>\n
\u201cI wish to affirm that welcoming Ramadan must be filled with peace\nand harmony,\u201d Pramono said in Senen, Central Jakarta, on Saturday\n(14\/2).<\/p>\n
The Jakarta Provincial Government, he said, has prepared various\nmeasures to ensure the worship period proceeds in an orderly manner. In\nresponse to questions about the potential for sweeping operations at\neateries by mass organisations, Pramono firmly stated the\nprohibition.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs governor, I am responsible for this and I do not permit any\nsweeping operations,\u201d he asserted.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/mui-agrees-with-ban-on-restaurant-sweeping-during-ramadan-mutual-respect-is-key-1771219582", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }